Add 6/32 and 27/50
6/32 + 27/50 is 291/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
6/32 = 6 × 25/32 × 25 = 150/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
27/50 = 27 × 16/50 × 16 = 432/800 - Add the two like fractions:
150/800 + 432/800 = 150 + 432/800 = 582/800 - 582/800 simplified gives 291/400
- So, 6/32 + 27/50 = 291/400
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